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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1105311865Stabilization Facility for Libya Annual Report 2018http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/05/22/stabilization-facility-for-libya-annual-report-2018/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/05/22/stabilization-facility-for-libya-annual-report-2018/#respondWed, 22 May 2019 12:49:49 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=41671The Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) was launched in April 2016 as a vehicle to support the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA).

In 2017, the Facility was repositioned to align with the “Action Plan” of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), which called for amending the LPA, organizing a National Conference, preparing for elections and providing humanitarian assistance.

The SFL has undertaken activities across seven municipalities: Benghazi, Kikla, Ubari, Sebha, Sirt; Bani Walid, and Tripoli. From 2016 to 2018, the SFL delivered a total of 94 projects out of 289 identified.

The Libyan Cement Company (LCC) held a major management meeting in Benghazi, with over 60 senior managers from across the LCC group were invited to hear about the latest progress and the Company’s plans for the future.

According to a statement from the company:

“LCC is back in business. Kilns are turning, mills are grinding, and trucks are rolling out the gates bringing cement to the people of Benghazi for the first time in 5 years. Chairman and CEO, Robert Solomon, said it has been a long hard road to get to this point. And we must be clear, there is still a long, long way to go. But today it’s a great feeling to be back.

“In February another 150 employees were called back to work. We now have over 1,000 workers back in full-time employment. More will be progressively called in months to come.

“During the meeting top management acknowledged our team in the AlFataiah Factory outside of Derna. It is their stalwart efforts that has kept the Company afloat during the dark days and have put us in this position to move forward. The owners and shareholders thank them.

“Managers also heard about the Company’s plans for the future.

“LCC has announced firm plans for a major investment program which will see around € 200 million spent in expanding the production capacity. The planning is in the advanced stages, with tenders already issued for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a mixture of new and upgraded facilities that will increase the production capacity by more than 50%. Increasing capacity from around 2 million tons per year to over 3 million tons per year of cement.

“Financing for the project is close to being in place with the CBL, major Banks and Funds and other interested parties having been briefed about the plans during the past 6 months. Applications for approval under Law 9 have been made to the PIB who have promised their full support.

“Solomon said these plans will turn the Company’s vision to produce 3 million tons of cement a year into a reality. We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of cement in Eastern Libya, and our mission is to maintain that position. We aim to let our Corporate Principles be our guide.

Working together to maximize outputs

Sharing and transferring knowledge and know-how

Applying the Customer Concept. Understanding the customers’ needs and wants

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/03/05/latest-oil-tenders-9/feed/041033Germany contributes another EUR 15m to Libyahttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/03/04/germany-contributes-another-eur-15m-to-libya/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/03/04/germany-contributes-another-eur-15m-to-libya/#respondMon, 04 Mar 2019 23:51:04 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=41029Germany strengthens its commitment toward building a more stable Libya, increasing its contribution to the Stabilization Facility for Libya with an additional €15 million.

This financial boost will support new stabilization initiatives being developed in Ubari, Sirt, Sebha and Tawergha among other locations.

In an event that took place today at the Ministry of Planning in Tripoli in the presence of Hon. Minister of Planning, Dr. Taher Jehaimi, his Excellency, the Ambassador of Germany to Libya, Mr. Oliver Owcza, and UNDP Resident Representative a.i., Mr. Sultan Hajiyev, signed an agreement which brings Germany’s contribution to SFL to €28.5 million (US$32.6 million).

The ceremony was also attended by the Hon. Minister of Local Government, Mr Milad Al-Taher, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Ms. Maria do Valle Ribeiro, and by the Mayor of Sirt, Mr. Mokhtar Khalifa Al-Madani, and the Mayor of Tajura, Mr. Hussein Ben Attieh, and the Mayor of Ubari, Mr. Ahmed Khalifa.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr. Owcza stated: “Unity of the country, strong and accountable institutions as well as economic recovery are important objectives towards stabilization in which Germany supports our Libyan partners. The SFL – Stronger for Libya is an important instrument to achieve these. It also reveals the joint international action on Libya gathering 14 donors behind one objective that is to foster Libya’s unity. Therefore, I am very pleased to announce an additional German contribution of €15 Million to the SFL – Stronger for Libya today.”

“We are grateful to our German partners for their generous financial support enabling us to serve the people of Libya at this difficult time. We also appreciate their continuous substantive engagement on a spectrum of important development agenda items, with stabilization being among our top priorities,” said Mr. Hajiyev.

During the ceremony, Dr. Jehaimi highlighted the importance of Germany’s support to SFL.

“We appreciate the positive and important role played by the government of Germany to support the Stabilization Facility for Libya. We also appreciate the role of the UNDP. The presence of the mayors of some municipalities in today’s ceremony is an important support and a sign of SFL success, “he said.

The Facility, which recently relaunched as SFL—Stronger for Libya, aims toenhance the capacities of national institutions to deliver services to citizens. It gives an effective voice to women and youth and ensures that local strategies contribute to a more stable Libya.

“Through the Stabilization Facility for Libya, we seek to achieve sustainable development in cooperation with UNDP and donor countries. This is also being done through the establishment of clear budgets by the state of Libya and the creation of flexible mechanisms for those budgets,” said Mr. Al-Taher.

The three Mayors were joined by Mr. Abdulhadi Abouawn, a student at the University of Kikla, who had been directly helped by the SFL’s investments there. They all expressed their deep appreciation of the work done by the SFL in their cities. They also urged the UN to continue its efforts in support of Libya.

Supported by the Government of Libya, and the international community ­- European Union, Germany, the United States of America, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, Italy, The Netherlands, France, The Republic of Korea, Denmark, Canada, and Switzerland-, SFL has helped approximately two million people to benefit from services restored in Benghazi, Kikla, Ubari, Sebha, Sirt, Bani Walid and Greater Tripoli. The second phase of the Facility requires a total budget of $86.2 million for three years.

Germany helped establish the Facility in 2016 and has been its leading contributor ever since. Its support has been critical to the SFL’s impact throughout Libya particularly in cities like Ubari and Sirt where it has contributed to the rehabilitation of the education sector.

(Source: UNDP)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/03/04/germany-contributes-another-eur-15m-to-libya/feed/041029New Cement Plant to be built in Naluthttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/16/new-cement-plant-to-be-built-in-nalut/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/16/new-cement-plant-to-be-built-in-nalut/#respondSat, 16 Feb 2019 03:51:27 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40909By John Lee.

The Libyan Fund for Economic and Social Developmentand the National Company for Building Material Industry have has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a cement plant in Nalut.

The plant will have a capacity of 1.6 million tonnes annually.

(Source: Central Bank of Libya)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/16/new-cement-plant-to-be-built-in-nalut/feed/040909Talks Resume on Completion of Turkish Projects in Libyahttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/05/talks-resume-on-completion-of-turkish-projects-in-libya/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/05/talks-resume-on-completion-of-turkish-projects-in-libya/#respondTue, 05 Feb 2019 00:02:30 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40843The Turkish-Libyan Contracting Joint Working Group has reportedly agreed to start work on the continuation of the unfinished projects of Turkish companies in Libya.

According to Daily Sabah, the group’s meeting was held under the chairmanship of Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan and Planning Minister of Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Taher al-Jehaimi.

It adds that the meeting was attended by the Turkish Contractors Association, Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Turkey-Libya Business Council, the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), the Association of Contractors Doing Business in Libya, as well as the representatives of the employer administrations, running infrastructure and superstructure projects in Libya, infrastructure and transportation projects enforcement agencies, Libyan National Audit Office and the Organization for Development of Administrative Centers (ODAC).

Based on GB Resolution No. 1, series of 2019, which was approved on January 25 and released to the media on Tuesday, the decision was issued after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), with the concurrence of the National Security Council, lowered the Crisis Alert Level in Libya from Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation Phase) to Level 2 (Restriction Phase).

However, the POEA noted that the ban on the deployment of new hires still stands.

“The lifting of deployment ban does not include newly-hired workers and seafarers,” it added.

Earlier, the Overseas Filipino Workers Organization – Benghazi has appealed to the government to exclude professionals, such as engineers, company workers, nurses and teachers, from the travel ban to Libya.

In November last year, the POEA Board issued Resolution No. 8 imposing a total deployment ban on the processing and deployment of newly-hired workers.

The move came two months after the DFA raised Alert Level 3 in Libya due to the escalation of violence there. Under Alert Level 3, the POEA imposes an automatic deployment ban.

Likewise included are crew change and shore leave of Filipino seafarers to Libya.

The POEA, however, allowed the processing and deployment of returning workers under specified skill categories but subject to specific conditions.

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/02/03/filipino-workers-allowed-to-return-to-libya/feed/040842Major Libyan Port Project Agreedhttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/29/major-libyan-port-project-agreed/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/29/major-libyan-port-project-agreed/#respondTue, 29 Jan 2019 15:23:49 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40772Historic Economic Agreement Unites Libya’s East and West in the Development of One of North Africa’s Largest Deep-Sea Ports

International investment firm, The Guidry Group, announced this week that Libya’s government authorities in the East and West have come together and formally agreed to jointly support what will become one of North Africa’s most highly-automated and largest deep-sea ports near the city of Susah in Libya.

Specifically, the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), known as the Unity Government, in the West in Tripoli and the House of Representatives Interim Government in the East in Tobruk, will cooperate on the billion-dollar ‘Port of Susah.’

Michael Guidry, founder and CEO of U.S.-based The Guidry Group, said:

“A historical moment, the development of the Port of Susah has secured the support of both the East and West – the culmination of months of discussions between the once fractured Libyan governments that are now focused on one common objective.

“The pivotal goal of the Port of Susah is not only to spark an economic resurgence and additional investments from the international community, but to chart a new course for Libya and its people.”

Importantly, this is the result of three years of hard work, as well as months of discussions between the Seaport Authority officials in the East and West. These now united representatives of the Libyan people have made it their highest priority to deliver economic opportunity for their people by redeveloping, restoring and modernizing Libya’s critical infrastructure, starting with ports and maritime capabilities through the development of the Port of Susah.

Captain Hassan Jwaili, Seaport Chairman of the East, said:

“The Seaport Authorities in the East and West are working closely together on everything related to the ports and maritime capabilities and The Guidry Group is a valued partner that believes in the potential of Libya.

“In addition to the multi-purpose port and logistics center, projected to generate tens of millions of dollars in its first year alone, we have asked The Guidry Group team to join new investors in other opportunities available across our nation.“

The Seaport Authority, the governing authority that manages all the ports in the East and the West, will coordinate development to ensure and guarantee the effective planning and delivery of the Port of Susah.

Dr. Nasereldeen Mehna, a member of the House of Representatives, added:

“The Port of Susah will help to grow our economy and create much needed employment opportunities for our nation’s people who are hungry for change.

“In the near future we will see one united government but, in the meantime, we have to open our country for investment in essential infrastructure projects and guarantee the transfer of knowledge and know-how in Libya.“

Port of Susah: Economy, Revenues and Employment

When completed, the Port of Susah, a major international trans-shipment hub container port, will be a crossroads in North Africa for mainline cargo vessels traveling to and from Asia and Europe via the Suez Canal, as well as to and from the United States.

Economy

The Port of Susah will breathe vital economic life into the region, help improve the human condition, and position Libya as a major economic center for trade and commerce once it becomes fully operational upon completion in 2022. The development includes essential world-class regional cargo-handling facilities, improved road networks, employment for Libyan workers as well as expansion of business opportunities elsewhere within the country, and significant benefit in macroeconomic terms.

This is the first-ever design-build-operate-transfer, or D.B.O.T., public- and private-partnership (PPP) infrastructure project in Libya, aimed at paving the way for Libya’s economic growth and leading role in regional trade. At the end of the long-term concession, the entire project is transferred to Libya’s government as part of the country’s resurgence.

Revenues

In 2022, the Port of Susah is expected to generate approximately $60 million in revenues, which are anticipated to double by the year 2040. This excludes additional revenues from handling general and bulk cargo, as well as those generated from the integrated logistics and freight facilities.

Revenue estimates are based on the port being able to handle around 500,000 TEUs {Twenty Equivalent Units] in the first year of operations – Phase 1 of the project – and increasing an anticipated three-times in Phase 2 and 3.

Employment

The Port of Susah project will create significant job opportunities for hundreds of Libyan nationals in a highly efficient, productive and technologically advanced cargo-handling facilities. There will be a significant investment in training facilities that includes simulators and virtual classrooms to ensure that a major source of personnel for the project is local.

The Guidry Group

The Guidry Group was selected from among a competitive field of nine international firms in 2015 to develop the multi-purpose port following a multi-year world-wide solicitation of proposals by Libya’s Council of Ministers. Founded in 1985, the international investment firm has become increasingly focused on the development of critical infrastructure, including large-scale projects to help revive war-torn countries by assisting them with rebuilding their economies and communities.

The firm is also a global leader in a range of personal and data security services, business pathfinding, specialty insurance, and crisis response and management, with experience in 148 countries. To learn more, please visit http://www.guidry.com.

The Guidry Group is advised by ADN Capital Ventures, Inc. an international infrastructure finance and PPP advisory firm at http://www.adncapitalventures.com, as well as energy and infrastructure consultant and lawyer Christopher Clement-Davies.

(Source: Guidry Group)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/29/major-libyan-port-project-agreed/feed/040772Cornerstone laid for first Model Police Station in Libyahttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/21/cornerstone-laid-for-first-model-police-station-in-libya/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/21/cornerstone-laid-for-first-model-police-station-in-libya/#respondMon, 21 Jan 2019 23:51:28 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40704Ministry of Interior, EU and UN lay the cornerstone for the first Model Police Station in Libya

The Ministry of Interior launched today the construction works of the first Model Police Station in Libya in a ceremony that took place in Hai al-Andalus in Tripoli.

The Hai al-Andalus Police Station was selected to be the vanguard of this project, seeking to strengthen the capacity of Libyan security services, and to integrate good practices in community-oriented, citizen focused policing and police organization management under the jurisdiction of the national government.

The ceremony was chaired by the Minister of Interior, Mr. Fathi Bashagha, accompanied by the Special Representative of Secretary-General for and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ghassan Salame along with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Alan Bugeja, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Acting Resident Representative, Mr. Mohammed Salih.

During the ceremony, Minister of Interior Bashagha said:

“This project is a result of cooperation between the Ministry of the Interior, the European Union and the United Nations. I hope that similar projects will be implemented in Benghazi and Sebha to provide an appropriate working environment for security personnel and provide better services to citizens.”

The event marks the return of state authority in Tripoli and its police, to combat crime and disorder in partnership with the communities.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Salame stated:

“This is an exemplary project, for the time has come to turn the page on the differences. Weapons should be only in hands of the unified state, the well-established state, the just state, the able state and the effective state, to defend human rights and the provide security for its citizens. Now is the time.”

The initiative is part of the three-year EU funded programme implemented by UNDP which aim at helping Libyan authorities to protect citizens, provide better services, and create jobs and entrepreneur opportunities.

Ambassador Alan Bugeja, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Libya, said:

“An efficient police force requires not only modern facilities and equipment, but more importantly well-trained police officers being able to carry out their duties effectively. The aim of the project is to deliver on both these aspects as well as strengthen the trust of the local community in the police.

“The Hai al-Andalus Police Station in Tripoli, once completed, will inspire the establishment of similar police stations around the country. Security is one of the major concerns of Libyans and the European Union, thanks to the substantial involvement of EUBAM and in coordination with UNSMIL’s security sector support to Libya, is pleased to be financing this initiative.”

The concept of the model police station was developed through a series of discussions and workshops organized with Libyan police and Ministry of Interior personnel, in coordination with police technical advisors from UNSMIL, European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM), and the EU Liaison and Planning Cell (EULPC).

“The model police station project is part of a comprehensive process to develop the capacity of rule of law and security institutions in Libya. This is through an inclusive approach to strengthen police capacity and provide better service delivery mechanism to all Libyans,” said UNDP Resident Representative a.i., Mr. Salih in his speech.

The model police station pilot project is intended to increase security in the country through addressing local conflict and strengthening municipal capacities.

“UN-Habitat and the Urban Planning Agency are committed to pursue their partnership in order to improve knowledge and delivery on sustainable urban planning,” stated Ms. Nada Al Hassan, UN-Habitat Senior Human Settlements Officer, Tunisia and Libya Office. “Through this Capacity Building Project, urban specialists are enabled to formulate informed multi-sectoral and area-based analysis at national and local levels, to plan the recovery and reconstruction of Libya within the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.”

The training course, funded by the UPA and taking place in Tunis, is part of the Institutional Capacity Building Project that aims to strengthen the national technical capacities in urban planning and development, which ultimately contribute to the ongoing national stabilization efforts supported by the United Nations.

The participants will put the package of pedagogical skills and technical expertise into practice for the assessment and monitoring of informal housing in six municipal areas.

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2019/01/01/new-oil-tenders-61/feed/040546Korea contributes US$1m to Stabilization Facility for Libyahttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/22/korea-contributes-us1m-to-stabilization-facility-for-libya/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/22/korea-contributes-us1m-to-stabilization-facility-for-libya/#respondSat, 22 Dec 2018 00:59:36 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40475His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Libya, Mr. Sungsoo Choi, and UNDP Resident Representative a.i., Mr. Sultan Hajiyev, signed an agreement today to increase South Korea’s contribution to the Stabilization Facility–Stronger for Libya, by further US$ 1 million.

So far, approximately two million people are benefitting from services restored by the Facility in Benghazi, Kikla, Ubari, Sebha, Sirt, Bani Walid and Greater Tripoli.

“The Republic of Korea will continue to closely work with Libyan and international partners for stabilizing and rebuilding Libya. I hope our contribution to the next phase of the Stabilization Facility of Libya (SFL) will further contribute to bringing tangible results for the lives of Libyan people in need,” stated His Excellency Ambassador Choi.

“I am glad that SFL is further reinforcing efforts to address some of the most immediate challenges Libya is facing. I would like to thank the Republic of Korea for this contribution. I also acknowledge professional engagement and valuable inputs of our Korean counterparts to supporting Libyan partners in identifying most pertinent stabilization needs and designing and implementing specific programmatic interventions under SFL 2- Stronger for Libya,’’ said Mr. Hajiyev.

With this new donation, the funds provided by South Korea to UNDP Libya initiatives total US$ 3 million.

The new SFL—Stronger for Libya will continue to enhance the capacity of the Government to deliver services to citizens, now giving a more effective voice to women and youth, and ensuring that local strategies flow from, are linked to, and contribute to reaching the national goal of strengthening the legitimate and internationally recognized state authorities and fostering national unity for all Libyans.

(Source: UNDP)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/22/korea-contributes-us1m-to-stabilization-facility-for-libya/feed/040475Essential Humanitarian Support Reaches Tawerghahttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/19/essential-humanitarian-support-reaches-tawergha/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/19/essential-humanitarian-support-reaches-tawergha/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:28:46 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40451The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with Libya’s Ministry of State for Displaced Affairs and the Local Council of Tawergha delivered essential humanitarian assistance to communities in Tawergha, 200 kilometres southeast of Libya’s capital Tripoli, and in the surrounding village of al-Emarat.

After over seven years of insecurity, and subsequent displacement, communities have begun to return to their homes in the surrounding areas. In recent months, and after the return of calm to the area, at least 100 families have permanently returned.

As they begin to rebuild their lives, returnees struggle to access basic services. IOM’s recent humanitarian support reached more than 100 families in Tawergha and 88 in nearby al-Emarat.

In its recent intervention, IOM supplied families with generators, winter blankets, mattresses and hygiene kits, as well as diapers for children.

A combination of awareness raising and psychosocial support (PSS) activities on issues pertaining to the community are being conducted by the IOM’s mental health and psychosocial support team in both locations.

Additionally, a distribution that took place on the same day included the delivery of handicrafts and knitting material to the community, and musical instruments that were provided to a local NGO which in turn handed over the items for the good benefit of a school.

“The situation in Tawergha is difficult, my house is damaged with no windows and no doors,” said Salem*, a man in his early 70s. “Yet, I am happy to be back to my homeland and I will never leave it. I am living with my family in a tent, we know that this is a cloud and it shall pass. Tawergha will recover and will become better with time.”

Since the eruption of clashes in and around Tripoli last August, IOM has coordinated humanitarian efforts with partners to reach affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) in and around the city, which also extended to reach host communities and displaced populations in remote areas such as in al-Fugha in the south of the country, more recently.

Over the past few weeks IOM has conducted a needs assessment in the areas around Tawergha to identify, monitor and respond to the needs of returnees relocating in the city.

Prolonged instability in the latter half of 2018 has led to a lack of access to essential public services, and damaged infrastructure, exacerbating the suffering of the people in the area and driving many to seek refuge in camps scattered in areas across the country in search of better living conditions.

“Our support today is only an initial short-term response compared to the work that is yet to be done,” said Matt Huber, IOM Libya’s Deputy Chief of Mission. “We stand committed to working closely with the government to address any unmet needs and reiterate our support to the Libyan community.”

IOM, through its Displacement Tracking Matrix, estimates that around 40,000 Tawerghans remain displaced across Libya whose needs require immediate humanitarian attention. The support provided yesterday is part of IOM Libya’s broader IDP Return and Reintegration nationwide strategy which attends to the needs of IDPs across the country.

The Organization continues to follow a needs-based approach in supporting vulnerable people and communities across Libya from initial humanitarian assistance access to durable solutions.

These interventions have been supported by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa and the Government of Canada.

Senior figures from National Oil Corporation (NOC), Spanish partner Repsol, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) visited Zintan on 15 December, 2018, to review the successful implementation of recently funded social impact projects.

Members of the Municipal Council expressed their gratitude and appreciation of the city’s improved health, water, and waste management services. The NOC delegation stressed the importance of community liaison and emphasis placed on sustainable development by the corporation across the country.

A fire engine, provided by NOC, was additionally delivered to Zintan Airport. The Municipal Council also announced that it has connected a water well to the main network, drilled by NOC, to the benefit of the local Zintani population.

According to NOC’s Khaled Bukhtwa:

“The corporation and partners are proud to support Zintan and the local population with these key initiatives. Recent rising national oil revenues and maintained production allow us to continue to contribute to social development in oil hosting communities. This remains a key driver and focus for the corporation.”

NOC has previously provided Zintan city with numerous other devices and equipment, such as: 20 submersible pumps; 6 centrifugal pumps; solar energy systems in key departments for three city hospitals; three water tankers, one sewerage car, two garbage trucks and accompanying equipment; two ambulances, and three 500 kva generators.

Senior representatives of the Libyan Ministry of Planning, the international community, United Nations (UN) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) met today in Tripoli to present the new Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL).

The new strategy of the Facility includes narrowly-tailored local stabilization objectives and a more inclusive national goal that fosters unity for all Libyans. It ensures the voices of women and youth are heard, improves mechanisms for local planning and coordination, and emphasizes boosting municipal capacities.

The next phase of the programme, being rolled out under the motto of Stronger for Libya, will encourage wider partnership arrangements with Libyan institutions, civil society organizations, international stakeholders and other UN agencies.

“We seek to ensure that the new vision of the Stabilization Facility in Libya is more effective and includes several other municipalities in accordance with the priority of the Ministry of Planning in cooperation with UNDP”, stated Hon. Minister of Planning, Dr. Taher Jehaimi, at a press conference.

“The SFL has demonstrated its ability to deliver effective support for improved public service infrastructure across Libya, bringing tangible results and making tangible changes in people lives despite the challenges,” declared Ms. Maria do Valle Ribeiro, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya.

“This new phase will give even greater impact in stronger connection between central government, local authorities and citizens, and it will also enhance the role of women and youth to achieve stabilization in Libya”.

Launched in 2016, the SFL has raised US$ 61.6 million from 14 donors, including Libya, undertaking 285 projects in Benghazi, Kikla, Ubari, Sebha, Tripoli, Bani Walid and Sirt. Approximately two million people are already benefitting from services restored by the Facility.

SFL—Stronger for Libya will continue to contribute to the stability and recovery efforts of government authorities and the international community, now strengthening the connection between central Government, local authorities and citizens to foster national unity.

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/11/new-oil-tenders-59/feed/040427Netherlands donates another $1.3m to Stabilization Facilityhttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/06/netherlands-donates-another-1-3m-to-stabilization-facility/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/12/06/netherlands-donates-another-1-3m-to-stabilization-facility/#respondThu, 06 Dec 2018 17:50:45 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=40394Dutch Ambassador to Libya, H.E. Mr. Lars Tummers, met in Tripoli with The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director, Mr. Sultan Hajiyev, to discuss the next steps for the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL).

During the event, Ambassador Tummers announced a new contribution of US$ 1.3 million to the Facility.

“Improving the living conditions for Libyan communities across the country in close cooperation with the Libyan authorities, is one of the key priorities of the Netherlands. The next phase of the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) will promote delivery of everyday services by making municipalities and local peace structures stronger and better equipped to take responsibility. We are convinced this facility will make a positive contribution to national stabilization and cohesion,” he said.

With this donation, the funding committed by the Netherlands Government to the SFL reaches $3.3 million.

On his part, UNDP Country Director, Mr. Hajiyev, highlighted the importance of this contribution to the SFL.

“Delivering by overcoming challenges is what UNDP does well in crises countries. Most importantly, for UNDP to support Libyans in leaving this challenging period behind, we need the support of our donors. To this end The Netherlands is a key partner. This contribution channeled through SFL will be transformed to bring specific and tangible changes in the lives of people, which we consider to be among the key preconditions in advancing the SDGs in Libya”, he stated.

Since April 2016, SFL projects have rehabilitated damaged public infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, and provide essential equipment, such as ambulances and water pumps. The projects were supported by a capacity boost to local government and the development of local conflict management processes. Now the multi-country initiative is launching a new way forward, “SFL, Stronger for Libya,” which aims to strengthen the legitimate and internationally recognized state authorities and foster national unity for all Libyans.

Italian company SOCEI Impianti has signed a maintenance contract with Tripoli University Hospital for maintenance of its infrastructure.

According to a report from ANSA, the deal is worth 30 million euro over three years.

(Source: ANSA)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/10/23/italian-firm-wins-contract-at-libyan-hospital/feed/240033Rehabilitation of Student Dormitory at Sebha Universityhttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/10/14/rehabilitation-of-student-dormitory-at-sebha-university/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/10/14/rehabilitation-of-student-dormitory-at-sebha-university/#respondSun, 14 Oct 2018 03:51:58 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=39922In a ceremony that took place at Sebha University, the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) handed over to the Municipality of Sebha the male student dormitory after finalizing its rehabilitation.

The University is the largest in Southern Libya. In 2017, it hosted 25,000 students from 14 municipalities.

Years of conflict in Sebha left facilities at the University neglected and in a state of disrepair. At the male student dormitory, the SFL refurbished walls and floors, renovated bathrooms, repaired sewage and electricity networks, replaced doors and windows and painted the interior and exterior.

During the handover, Mr. Abd-Naceur Ali, Deputy Director of the student dormitory at Sebha University, stated:

“The rehabilitation of the male dormitory will contribute to the improvement of the students’ quality of life. It will enable those who dropped out of school due to the lack of resources to afford the rent outside the university, to go back to studying.”

Earlier this year, the SFL rehabilitated two laboratories of the English Department and fixed doors and windows of the three other laboratories.

“The rehabilitation of the male student dormitory is an important step towards the reform of the education sector in Sebha. Thank you to those involved in the Stabilization Facility for Libya for supporting our Municipality.”

Despite the complex operational environment, UNDP continues to support Libya through various projects, including SFL. The Facility, led by national and municipal Libyan institutions, is providing quick rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and delivery of equipment to support local authorities to improve services to citizens.

In Sebha, the Facility has also rehabilitated the Sterilization Department at the Medical Center and provided a mortuary freezer facility for the Health Department.

A high-level Libyan delegation is reportedly planning to visit Russia soon to discuss resuming construction of the Sirte-Benghazi railway.

Nasir Shaglan, Economy and Industry Minister in the Government of National Accord (GNA) told Russia’s Kommersant newspaper that he held “wonderful negotiations” with the Russian Railways (RZhD) company earlier in September.

He is quoted as saying:

“A delegation consisting of high-ranking officials in charge of the railways in Libya will soon visit Moscow accompanied by engineers and financial experts. There will be a discussion about resumption of old arrangements. The delegation is ready to arrive as soon as Russia gives visas and sets a date for the visit. We really need good roads. Previously we focused on airports, but we do not have planes due to the war.”

Alexander Misharin (pictured), first deputy CEO of Russian Railways, earlier told Sputnik that resuming construction would depend on Tripoli compensating the company for the costs incurred after the project was halted in 2011.

Among the conflict-scarred pockets of Libya’s fractured landscape, the central coastal city of Sirte is a place of distinctive despair.

Strategically located at the western edge of the country’s petroleum-rich “oil crescent,” it sits on the fault-line of Libya’s opposing factional forces.

For many in the West, however, it is most famous as a loyalist haven, the place where Libyan dictator Mo‘ammar al-Qaddafi fled in his final days and met his end during the 2011 revolution.

Then it entered the spotlight again as the place where the Islamic State established its strongest territorial outpost outside of Syria and Iraq, before the group was ousted by Libyan forces backed by Western airpower and special forces in 2016.

The South Korean Ambassador to Libya has reportedly met with Libya’s UN-backed government’s Foreign Minister.

According to Xinhua, Choi Sung-Soo and Mohamed Sayala discussed the return of South Korean companies to Libya to complete construction and power projects suspended since the 2011 uprising.

They also discussed South Korean companies and investors implementing new projects of housing, construction, energy in Libya, as well as reconstruction of cities affected by the war on terrorism.

(Source: Xinhua)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/08/03/libya-south-korea-discuss-cooperation/feed/039458Italy contributes €500k to UN Reconciliation Effortshttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/07/22/italy-contributes-e500k-to-un-reconciliation-efforts/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/07/22/italy-contributes-e500k-to-un-reconciliation-efforts/#respondSun, 22 Jul 2018 03:52:35 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=39343The Italian Government has contributed €500,000 to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya to support national reconciliation efforts.

His Excellency, the Italian Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Giuseppe Perrone, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director to Libya, Mr. Sultan Hajiyev, signed the agreement today in support of local reconciliation and mediation efforts in Libya.

The financing agreement comes as part of the “Towards National Reconciliation in Libya” project and was signed in a ceremony at the Italian Embassy in Tripoli.

The Italian Government’s €500,000 commitment towards enhancing the role of local mediators, civil society, youth, women and religious leaders in reconciliation efforts through a series of capacity-building activities and through the consolidation of an active and trained network of local peacemakers, that shall also include a women-specific group.

During the signature ceremony, H.E Mr. Perrone stated:

“Addressing communities’ grievances through dialogue is the necessary premise for an inclusive political process leading to stability and prosperity in Libya. Developing the necessary capacity and skills at grassroot level, including women and youth in this truly national effort, is key to empowering local communities. Through this program, Italy once again lends its factual support to the UN-led effort towards peace for the people of Libya.”

On his part, Mr. Hajiyev highlighted:

“We are grateful to our Italian partners for their continuous support to development efforts in Libya. Italy was and remains one of our important international partners in the country. Reconciliation process is never easy but it is vital for peace and stability. We hope this valuable contribution from our Italian counterparts will further reinforce mediation processes and positively impact local reconciliation.”

Implemented jointly by UNDP and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the “Towards National Reconciliation in Libya” project is currently assisting Libyan national and local authorities, civil society and other partners in their effort to promote an inclusive vision for national reconciliation.

(Source: UNDP)

]]>http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/07/22/italy-contributes-e500k-to-un-reconciliation-efforts/feed/039343Stabilization Facility for Libya – A New Way Forwardhttp://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/07/06/stabilization-facility-for-libya-a-new-way-forward/
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2018/07/06/stabilization-facility-for-libya-a-new-way-forward/#respondFri, 06 Jul 2018 02:52:15 +0000http://www.libya-businessnews.com/?p=39203Partners of the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) met today to decide on ways to better support municipalities, improve the daily lives of the Libyan people, and provide services where they are most needed.

During the meeting, the International community and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) committed to improving coordination with the Ministry of Planning, establishing partnerships with Libyan national public service agencies, and pursuing more synergies with other international programs.

At the press conference held after the board meeting, Dr. Taher Jehaimi, Hon. Minister of Planning stated:

“The Facility focuses on restoring services in the most affected areas. Today, we met to review the activities of the programme and discuss ways to increase its efficiency.”

On her part, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and Resident Representative of UNDP in Libya, Ms. Maria Ribeiro declared:

“This is an ambitious programme designed to help Libyans in the most difficult situations. Today we agreed to reinforce the SFL and align it with the SRSG’s Action Plan.”

The SFL is a multi-country initiative, which aims to help Libyan authorities serve citizens and build peace. Since April 2016, the SFL has undertaken and initiated 285 projects in Bani Walid, Benghazi, Kikla, Sebha, Sirt, Tripoli and Ubari, supporting infrastructure projects, power grids, health and education sectors.